Certificate in
Health Care Aide Certificate Université de Saint-Boniface
Introduction
Do you like taking care of people? Are you dynamic and want to get a job quickly? Choose our health care aide certificate without hesitation!
Our healthcare students come from all over the world and represent all age groups! Thanks to a health care aide certificate, you will be able to offer daily care in long-term care centers, old people's homes or hospitals. Your emotional support will be important!
duration
5 month program. Leads to obtaining a health care aide certificate.
Program overview
This program teaches you how to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of patients in their daily lives. It has 315 hours of lessons and 280 hours of internship. All teaching is given in French, in an ultramodern room which imitates the hospital environment. It's unique in Canada!
Examples of subjects studied during the lessons:
- Daily care (travel, clothing, meals, hygiene, etc.)
- Psychological help
- Extended care
- Safety in the workplace
- Home Care
- Cultural diversity
- Interpersonal relationships
- Growth and development, including gerontology
The school has two admissions: one in September for all programs and one in January for university programs only. However, between May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022, Canadians will still be able to register for the start of the September re-entry, while internationals will have to wait until the next re-entry, either in January 2023 or September 2023, according to their program.
Practical training
Two internships (total of 280 hours) are planned in the program. This will give you a good idea of what to expect in the world of work!
Additional information
If you did not go to school in Canada, you will need to take an English test to be admitted to the program.
Bilingual health care assistants are in high demand in Manitoba. Get a rewarding and caring job!
For grade 12 students, there is a “dual recognition” program.
Get your health care aide certificate AND four high school credits.
Other bonus certificates!
At the end of this program, you get your health care aide certificate, but also two other valuable certificates: a certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR level C) and certification in the provincial violence prevention program.
Continuing Studies
You can return to Université de Saint-Boniface at any time to begin a two-year diploma in practical nursing or a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing.
Job opportunities
Health care aides typically find work in:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Home care and community organizations
- Seniors' residences
- Home care (once the necessary experience is acquired)